Description
These Peach Caprese Skewers are an easy and quick appetizer packed with juicy peaches and creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. They are simple to assemble and make one of the best healthy ideas for a party or brunch or potluck or holiday table. The sweet fruit and tangy balsamic glaze give every bite fresh summer flavor while keeping prep stress free and colorful for weeknight dinner too.
Ingredients
- 3 medium Fresh peaches
- 16 small balls Fresh mozzarella balls
- 16 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 16 tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 16 small skewers Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Cut the 3 peaches into thick uneven wedges so the fruit changes from whole round peaches into skewer ready pieces. The peach pieces should look juicy and irregular with some larger curves and some smaller edges so the finished skewers feel homemade.
- Slide peach wedges and 16 mozzarella balls and 16 basil leaves and 16 cherry tomatoes onto 16 wooden skewers so separate ingredients become layered bites. Each skewer should look slightly different with the basil folded between fruit and cheese and the tomatoes placed at uneven angles.
- Drizzle olive oil over the assembled skewers and scatter sea salt and black pepper so the dry ingredients become lightly glossy and seasoned. The mozzarella should catch tiny black pepper specks while the peach edges shine and the basil looks slightly relaxed against the fruit.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers so the appetizer changes from lightly seasoned to glossy and finished with dark ribbons across the peaches and mozzarella. The glaze should fall unevenly with some thicker drops and some thin streaks so the skewers look casual and homemade.
- Move one finished skewer onto a small white plate so the single portion shows the juicy peach wedge and creamy mozzarella and folded basil and tomato clearly. The balsamic glaze should sit in imperfect streaks with the ingredients slightly tilted and touching so the portion looks fresh and ready to eat.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Choose peaches that smell sweet and feel slightly firm so the wedges stay sturdy while the skewers are assembled.
- Pat mozzarella lightly dry before threading so the balsamic glaze clings better and the plate stays neat.
- Alternate ingredients loosely instead of making identical patterns so every skewer looks natural and homemade.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze at the end because adding it too early can darken the basil and soften the peaches.
Storage: Store assembled Peach Caprese Skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For the best texture, wait to add balsamic glaze until just before serving because the glaze can soften the basil and darken the cheese. If you need to prep earlier, slice the peaches and store them separately from the mozzarella and basil so the ingredients stay fresh. Leftover skewers are best eaten cold or at room temperature and should not be reheated because the peaches and mozzarella are meant to stay fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minute
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg